Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsps corn syrup
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar

Directions

• Melt butter and corn syrup in large saucepan over low heat.
• Add baking soda mixed with the boiling water.
• Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and pour the melted ingredients into the centre.
• Mix to a moist but firm consistency.
• Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto a cold greased baking sheet.
• Bake in a 300 degree oven for 25 minutes, until golden brown.
• Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before lifting onto wire rack.
• Yields 40 cookies.